Career Cluster
Skills
Life After High School
Misc.
100
How many career clusters are there?
16
100
True or False: Employers are looking for a combination of soft and hard skills
True!
100
True or False: You build skills that are essential for life in the real world (after grade school)
True! In grade school you learn how to communicate, organization/time management/study habits, networking, etc. all needed for real life!
100
A _____ is a record of all courses and final grades
Transcript
200
Which career cluster would a news anchor fall under?
Art, media, communication
200
What is an example of a soft skill?
Public speaking, organization, time management, etc.
200
Name a career that does not necessarily require you to go to a university but may require technical school or an associates degree (2 year degree at a community college)
Technicians, assistants, automotive mechanics, some manager positions
200
True or False: Having at least a highschool diploma increases your options career wise (especially when you continue to work toward certifications and other work and/or volunteer experiences)
true
300
A software engineer would fall under which career cluster?
Information Technology
300
What is a hard skill?
A skill that is specific toward a particular occupation or career
300
What is an example of a career pathway that requires a certain amount of time commitment and will pay for your educational expenses
Military
300
What can you do in highschool to make yourself a competitive applicant for colleges?
Study and get good grades, get involved in activities, build your resume (work experience or volunteer), work on a good personal statement expressing why you want to go there
400
A travel agent helping people plan for the vacation to Bali by booking their flight and hotel would fall under which career cluster?
Hospitality and Tourism
400
A politician that is very charismatic and great at talking to others shows expertise in what kind of skill?
Soft skill - public speaking or communication
400
What document do most employers require in order to get a summary of your experiences
Resume
400
What are examples of occupations that require a professional or doctoral degree after you receive your bachelor's or master's degree
Doctor, Lawyer, Pharmacist
500
Name 4 career clusters
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
500
A data analyst working in IT for Amazon would need what type of hard skill?
Software experience, certifications, etc.
500
What should you do to prepare for an interview?
Practice potential questions, pick out your clothes (make sure they are clean and ironed), make eye contact, smile, do your research
500
True or False: Employers look for someone that is well rounded -- does well in school, engages in other activities, and demonstrates soft and hard skills
True!